Do
you have a passion for providing top notch patient care and enhancing
the patient's experience? Are you passionate about delivering the best care
possible and want to make a difference in the lives of your patients? If you’re
ready to take on new challenges, explore this opportunity with us today!

This position will be working with thyroid cancer patients and providers.

The Professional Nurse Coordinator is a Registered Nurse is a member of the care delivery team. The Professional Nurse Coordinator is responsible for the care of the patient in a global view, accountable for multiple aspects of the patient care package even when patient contact is minimized. The Professional Nurse Coordinator uses independent judgment and continued communication with the patient, family, physician and community resources to assist the patient in attaining a measure of outpatient health. The Professional Nurse Coordinator demonstrates a commitment to the community and to the nursing profession.

Responsibilities:

Supports and contributes to the UPMC service excellence mission and abides by all UPMC departmental policies, procedures, and goals in the process of performing all job responsibilities.

Coordinates and facilitates delivery of services to provide optimal care for all patients receiving care during a visit or by phone and instructs the patient and/or family in all aspects of medical care.

Performs other tasks as assigned by the Clinic Manager or designee.

Acts on behalf of the Clinic Manager in his/her absence.

Ability to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, ancillary and support staff, other departments, and patients/families.

Ability to work productively and effectively within a complex environment, handle multiple/changing priorities and specialized equipment.

Good clinical judgment with critical thinking, analytical and problem solving abilities required as related to various aspects of patient care.

Critical thinking skills necessary to exercise and to lead others in application of the nursing process.

Communication skills that designate the Professional Nurse Coordinator as the voice/advocate for the patient.

Demonstrates critical thinking in the identification of clinical, social, safety, psychological and spiritual issues for the patient care within an episode of care.

Practices solid communication skills, and is able to articulate and translate the patient's condition to other care providers and to negotiate and make recommendations for changes in patient care and office practices.

Patient documentation is comprehensive and promotes communication between caregivers.

Incorporates national professional organization as well as business unit and health system's goals to improve patient safety, quality and satisfaction.

Creates a caring and compassionate patient focused experience by building healing relationships with patients, families and colleagues.

Demonstrates knowledge of adult learning principles (and/or teaching children if applicable) and applies in teaching of patients, families, students and new staff.

Provides detailed and appropriate teaching to patients and families to effectively guide them through the episode of care both in the office setting and via phone/written communication when at home. Serves as the primary nursing liaison for the development of a total care plan to patient and family.

Supports the development of students, new staff and colleagues
May serve as a preceptor for newly acquired staff.

May be responsible for coordination of staff training and educational activities.

Functions as the senior nursing level assisting in the professional development and maturity of new staff members and ancillary support.

Creates an environment of open dialogue, inquiry and continuous development by asking for feedback and improving practice.

Develops and maintains productive working relationships internally and externally by demonstrating accountability for actions, enthusiasm, motivation and commitment to patients and colleagues.

Demonstrates an understanding of cultural differences and holds peers accountable for healthy relationships.

Maintains a conscious balance between work and personal life.

Models safe work hours, time management and healthy lifestyle.

Communicates with peers and management any safety hazards identified in the workplace.
Assists the departmental manager (Practice Coordinator or Practice Manager) in patient care planning, operations and innovations.

Formulates goals and a plan of care for patients that involves the patient as partner and considers the individual needs of the patient in a holistic manner.

Triages patient situations and coordinates care with physician.
Assist physician with all aspects of patient care including assessment, evaluation and education.

Provides care for patients in a global, holistic method-responsibility for the patient is viewed in a continual manner, not simply at the time of office/procedural visit.

Accountable for outpatient treatment follow up necessary for patient to maintain health in between outpatient visits.
Serves as primary nursing resource to patient caseload.

Facilitates necessary services outside of the healthcare facility, interacts with homecare and other support services.

Qualifications

Minimum 3 years nursing experience

BSN preferred.

The individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and/or interact appropriately to the ages of the patients served by his/her assigned unit as specified below.

They must also demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patients status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patients requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs and to provide the care needs as described in the department policy and procedures.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

Current Pennsylvania licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse.

CPR Certification
UPMC approved national certification preferred.

CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire

Act 34 Criminal Clearance

Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Basic Life Support or Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation

Registered Nurse

UPMC is an equal opportunity employer. Minority/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Salary Range:
$24.78
to
$41.99

Union Position: No

For the best application experience, we encourage you to apply for this job from a non-mobile device.

UPMC VALUES

At UPMC, our shared goal is to create a cohesive, positive, experience for our employees, patients, health plan members, and community. If you too are driven by these values, you may be a great fit at UPMC!

UPMC provides a total rewards package that can help you achieve the goals you have for your career and your personal life. Whether you want to learn a new skill through a training course, reach personal health and wellness targets, become more involved in your community, or follow a career path that provides you with the right experience to be successful, UPMC can help you get to where you want to be.

Do
you have a passion for providing top notch patient care and enhancing
the patient's experience? Are you passionate about delivering the best care
possible and want to make a difference in the lives of your patients? If you’re
ready to take on new challenges, explore this opportunity with us today!

This position will be working with thyroid cancer patients and providers.

The Professional Nurse Coordinator is a Registered Nurse is a member of the care delivery team. The Professional Nurse Coordinator is responsible for the care of the patient in a global view, accountable for multiple aspects of the patient care package even when patient contact is minimized. The Professional Nurse Coordinator uses independent judgment and continued communication with the patient, family, physician and community resources to assist the patient in attaining a measure of outpatient health. The Professional Nurse Coordinator demonstrates a commitment to the community and to the nursing profession.

Responsibilities:

Supports and contributes to the UPMC service excellence mission and abides by all UPMC departmental policies, procedures, and goals in the process of performing all job responsibilities.

Coordinates and facilitates delivery of services to provide optimal care for all patients receiving care during a visit or by phone and instructs the patient and/or family in all aspects of medical care.

Performs other tasks as assigned by the Clinic Manager or designee.

Acts on behalf of the Clinic Manager in his/her absence.

Ability to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, ancillary and support staff, other departments, and patients/families.

Ability to work productively and effectively within a complex environment, handle multiple/changing priorities and specialized equipment.

Good clinical judgment with critical thinking, analytical and problem solving abilities required as related to various aspects of patient care.

Critical thinking skills necessary to exercise and to lead others in application of the nursing process.

Communication skills that designate the Professional Nurse Coordinator as the voice/advocate for the patient.

Demonstrates critical thinking in the identification of clinical, social, safety, psychological and spiritual issues for the patient care within an episode of care.

Practices solid communication skills, and is able to articulate and translate the patient's condition to other care providers and to negotiate and make recommendations for changes in patient care and office practices.

Patient documentation is comprehensive and promotes communication between caregivers.

Incorporates national professional organization as well as business unit and health system's goals to improve patient safety, quality and satisfaction.

Creates a caring and compassionate patient focused experience by building healing relationships with patients, families and colleagues.

Demonstrates knowledge of adult learning principles (and/or teaching children if applicable) and applies in teaching of patients, families, students and new staff.

Provides detailed and appropriate teaching to patients and families to effectively guide them through the episode of care both in the office setting and via phone/written communication when at home. Serves as the primary nursing liaison for the development of a total care plan to patient and family.

Supports the development of students, new staff and colleagues
May serve as a preceptor for newly acquired staff.

May be responsible for coordination of staff training and educational activities.

Functions as the senior nursing level assisting in the professional development and maturity of new staff members and ancillary support.

Creates an environment of open dialogue, inquiry and continuous development by asking for feedback and improving practice.

Develops and maintains productive working relationships internally and externally by demonstrating accountability for actions, enthusiasm, motivation and commitment to patients and colleagues.

Demonstrates an understanding of cultural differences and holds peers accountable for healthy relationships.

Maintains a conscious balance between work and personal life.

Models safe work hours, time management and healthy lifestyle.

Communicates with peers and management any safety hazards identified in the workplace.
Assists the departmental manager (Practice Coordinator or Practice Manager) in patient care planning, operations and innovations.

Formulates goals and a plan of care for patients that involves the patient as partner and considers the individual needs of the patient in a holistic manner.

Triages patient situations and coordinates care with physician.
Assist physician with all aspects of patient care including assessment, evaluation and education.

Provides care for patients in a global, holistic method-responsibility for the patient is viewed in a continual manner, not simply at the time of office/procedural visit.

Accountable for outpatient treatment follow up necessary for patient to maintain health in between outpatient visits.
Serves as primary nursing resource to patient caseload.

Facilitates necessary services outside of the healthcare facility, interacts with homecare and other support services.

Qualifications

Minimum 3 years nursing experience

BSN preferred.

The individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and/or interact appropriately to the ages of the patients served by his/her assigned unit as specified below.

They must also demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patients status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patients requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs and to provide the care needs as described in the department policy and procedures.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

Current Pennsylvania licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse.

CPR Certification
UPMC approved national certification preferred.

CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire

Act 34 Criminal Clearance

Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Basic Life Support or Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation

Registered Nurse

UPMC is an equal opportunity employer. Minority/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

At UPMC, our shared goal is to create a cohesive, positive, experience for our employees, patients, health plan members, and community. If you too are driven by these values, you may be a great fit at UPMC!

UPMC provides a total rewards package that can help you achieve the goals you have for your career and your personal life. Whether you want to learn a new skill through a training course, reach personal health and wellness targets, become more involved in your community, or follow a career path that provides you with the right experience to be successful, UPMC can help you get to where you want to be.